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Take the lowest place

March 26, 2026
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“Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.” This is a new approach to service and greatness and, certainly, this is something that ought to be very clear in the minds of those who are engaged in Christian service. My friend, if you’re going to sing for the Lord, please, don’t try to walk over all of the other soloists. And then don’t try to push every other minister aside if you’re trying to be a minister of the gospel. May I say to you, our Lord’s made that clear. The way to be great and the way to serve for Him is to go take the lowest place.

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Dr. J. Vernon McGee: Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister. And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant. This is a new approach to service and greatness. And certainly, this is something that ought to be very clear in the minds of those who are engaged in Christian service.

My friend, if you're going to sing for the Lord, please don't try to walk over all the other soloists. And then don't try to push every other minister aside if you're trying to be a minister of the gospel. May I say to you, our Lord's made that clear: the way to be great and the way to serve for Him is to go take the lowest place.

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About Thru the Bible - Minute with McGee

From the same incredible heritage ministry and timeless voice of Dr. J. Vernon McGee, we are thrilled to present to you brand-new programming from Thru the Bible. The content of these programs has been carefully curated from both the daily program and the sermons that Dr. McGee delivered over the years.


Other Thru the Bible Programs:

Thru the Bible

Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers

Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon

Thru the Bible International

A Través de la Biblia


About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.


After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.


He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.


On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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